Integrated Violence Abuse and Neglect Clinician
Walk alongside communities, culture, and country - make a lasting impact in Inverell and beyond
Remuneration: $73,427 - $113,226 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist
Location: Inverell Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ571482
Applications Close: Sunday 4th May 2025
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At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
While these positions are temporary, one or both of these could potentially become permanent in the near future.
Where you'll be working:
The population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across these communities range from 7.5% to 50%. Our team collaborates closely with the Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Facilitator at Armidale Community Health Centre to enhance engagement and address local Aboriginal community needs. This involves building strong partnerships with Aboriginal services within and outside the health sector.
Inverell, situated on Kamilaroi Nation, lands near the McIntyre River close to Queensland, is known as the "Sapphire City" due to its significant sapphire production. The town, home to over sixteen thousand residents, includes 11.1% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, supported by local organizations such as Armajun Health Service and Biripi Children’s Services.
Inverell features distinctive shops and a vibrant community atmosphere, with convenient weekday flights connecting to Brisbane. Nearby attractions include Kwiambal National Park and Copeton Dam, set amidst pastoral scenery.
The town provides extensive sports and educational opportunities with three public schools and two high schools. The council actively welcomes new families, embodying a progressive and inclusive vision.
If this sounds like you, we would love to see you apply:
Additional information:
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tiffany Ehsman on Tiffany.Ehsman@health.nsw.gov.au
Make the Move to Regional NSW Easy! The Welcome Experience is a FREE service to help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW with ease. From finding housing and childcare to helping your partner find employment and connecting with the local community, the service offers personalised, concierge-like support tailored to your needs. A Local Connector will guide you, answer your questions, and connect you with the right services to ensure a smooth transition. Discover what life is like in Regional NSW – explore The Welcome Experience and register today.
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
We are looking for an innovative, skilled, and committed Social Worker, Psychologist, or Counsellor to fill a full-time position for Violence, Abuse, and Neglect (VAN) team based at Inverell Community Health Centre.
The VAN team will provide delivery of NSW Health Sexual Assault and Child Protection Counselling Services to communities across Inverell, Tingha, Glen Innes, Warialda, Tenterfield, Bingara and Ashford.
You will be well assisted in this role with both training and support from the Inverell Community Health Manager, the Violence, Abuse and Neglect Clinical Co-ordinator and Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Network. You will be well connected with peers in similar roles throughout the district and clinical and cultural supervision will be regularly provided.
Positions on offer:
We are looking for an innovative, skilled, and committed Social Worker, Psychologist, or Counsellor to fill a full-time position for Violence, Abuse, and Neglect (VAN) team based at Inverell Community Health Centre.
The VAN team will provide delivery of NSW Health Sexual Assault and Child Protection Counselling Services to communities across Inverell, Tingha, Glen Innes, Warialda, Tenterfield, Bingara and Ashford.
You will be well assisted in this role with both training and support from the Inverell Community Health Manager, the Violence, Abuse and Neglect Clinical Co-ordinator and Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Network. You will be well connected with peers in similar roles throughout the district and clinical and cultural supervision will be regularly provided.
Positions on offer:
- Temporary full time until September 2025
- Temporary full time until October 2025
While these positions are temporary, one or both of these could potentially become permanent in the near future.
Where you'll be working:
The population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across these communities range from 7.5% to 50%. Our team collaborates closely with the Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Facilitator at Armidale Community Health Centre to enhance engagement and address local Aboriginal community needs. This involves building strong partnerships with Aboriginal services within and outside the health sector.
Inverell, situated on Kamilaroi Nation, lands near the McIntyre River close to Queensland, is known as the "Sapphire City" due to its significant sapphire production. The town, home to over sixteen thousand residents, includes 11.1% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, supported by local organizations such as Armajun Health Service and Biripi Children’s Services.
Inverell features distinctive shops and a vibrant community atmosphere, with convenient weekday flights connecting to Brisbane. Nearby attractions include Kwiambal National Park and Copeton Dam, set amidst pastoral scenery.
The town provides extensive sports and educational opportunities with three public schools and two high schools. The council actively welcomes new families, embodying a progressive and inclusive vision.
If this sounds like you, we would love to see you apply:
- You are motivated to develop specialist abilities working in the field of violence, abuse and neglect.
- You have excellent skills in forming effective and collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues and other service providers.
- You demonstrate a commitment/expectation to achieve NSW Close the Gap strategies as well as mandatory completion of cultural respect training.
- You can provide culturally responsive support, counselling and advocacy for children, young people, adults and families who are surviving or have survived violence, abuse and neglect.
- Applicants should excel in building collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues, aligning with NSW Close the Gap strategies and completing cultural respect training.
Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification: Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel as part of the role within an outreach capacity.
Additional information:
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tiffany Ehsman on Tiffany.Ehsman@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
